In an era of fast fashion, the definition of true luxury is shifting toward garments that carry soul, history, and lasting value. Marking this evolution, JADE by Monica & Karishma unveiled their Autumn/Winter 2026 Bridal Couture Collection, The Hands That Remember, in an exclusive runway preview in Mumbai. Timed with National Handloom Day, the collection Read More
The first thing you notice on a couture runway isn’t always the embroidery or the silhouette. It’s the colour palette. At India Couture Week 2026, colour emerged as one of the season’s strongest storytelling devices, quietly setting the mood before a single detail came into focus. For the longest time, couture in India has been closely Read More
For countless centuries, craft and culture have been the roots of community. Since childhood, we are introduced to historic textiles through family heirlooms, embroideries made by our grandmothers and the sarees, shawls and dupattas worn by our mothers. No matter which part of India one is born in, there are vernacular crafts that are definitive Read More
A visual exploration of the anatomy of love in all its contradictions – messy, magnetic, and enduring. Muse: Rudrapriya, Bardeep Dhiman; HMUA: Neetu Tamang; Assisted by: Tuba Laraib.
Every thread of India’s handloom heritage carries a story. A story of generations of artisans, regional craftsmanship, slow processes, and traditions that have survived centuries. Yet in an age of fast fashion and mass production, these intricate textiles often struggle to find the recognition and the market they deserve. Observed every year on August 7, Read More
The first time I met Pratik Gandhi was over a Google Meet call, somewhere in the middle of a day he casually described as “ fairly free.” In reality, it was one that was overflowing with calls, events, looming schedules, and another meeting waiting immediately after this one. Knowing we had just an hour with Read More
Before the lights go out and the engines roar to life, one detail instantly tells the fans who is about to take the wheel: the helmet. In Formula 1, a helmet is more than a piece of safety gear. It is a personal canvas that shows the driver’s identity, personality, background, and achievements. Over the Read More
Can couture exist without a runway? At Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York, Tarun Tahiliani made a compelling case that it can. Trading the conventional runway for an immersive presentation at New Delhi’s historic Bikaner House, the designer invited guests to Read More
Some collections captivate instantly. Others unfold slowly, revealing a new layer of beauty with every look. Roseroom by Isha Jajodia’s Softly, Strong belonged to the latter. Returning for its fourth consecutive showcase at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 presented by the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), in association with Nexxus New York,, the label Read More
Not every couture collection demands attention the moment it appears on the runway. Some reveal themselves gradually, inviting you to look a little closer. That was the mood created for Dolly J at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented in association with Nexxus New York as part of the FDCI showcase with BRAHM, a collection Read More
Jayanti Reddy brought the soul, grandeur, and gilded courtyards of Hyderabad straight into the heart of New Delhi. Unveiling her latest collection, The Gilded Era, at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026 – an FDCI initiative presented in association with Nexxus New York – Reddy transformed the Taj Palace ballroom into a celebration of royal Deccani Read More
Few designers have shaped Indian couture quite like JJ Valaya. Thirty-four years into his journey, the couturier continues to reinvent bridal dressing without losing sight of the signature craftsmanship that defines the House of Valaya. His latest collection, Siddi, unveiled at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, was a testament to that enduring vision, weaving together Read More
After INTERHANA, Aisha Rao turned her attention to love in all its complexity. Presented at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, in association with Nexxus New York, an FDCI initiative, Priyasi reimagined timeless love stories through intricate craftsmanship, botanical symbolism, and contemporary couture, unfolding as an immersive theatrical experience. The collection traced the many expressions of Read More
Imagine a grand royal courtyard where ancient Indian heritage meets the modern street energy, charged by Punjabi folk beats and martial movement. To celebrate a milestone of 15 years in fashion, designer Kunal Rawal took over the runway at the 19th edition of Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented by the Fashion Design Council of Read More
One for the bride gang! Arpita Mehta unveiled her debut couture collection, Ceremonial, at Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, presented in association with Nexxus New York as part of the FDCI showcase. Marking her first-ever couture runway, the collection reimagined Indian ceremonial dressing through a contemporary lens, weaving together heritage textiles, intricate craftsmanship, and immersive Read More
